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Air pods find stolen vehicle
JACKSON - Mississippi man was able to locate his stolen vehicle by tracking the air pods inside it. The vehicle was discovered to be one of many stolen vehicles recovered on Marydale Drive in South Jackson. Victor Poter reported his 2019 Hyundai stolen to Jackson police. Jackson police say Poter's...
Arkansas team wins 2024 catfish tourney, $100,000 prize
The team of Jason and Daryl Masingale and David Coughlin of Arkansas are $100,000 richer after taking home the top prize in Sunday’s final competition in the Bill Dance Mississippi River Monsters Mega Buc$ Pro Series Catfish Tournament. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Jason said following his team’s win. “I think I said this earlier, but this […]
2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison
NATCHEZ — A two-vehicle wreck that happened Monday morning near the Adams County Correctional Center ICE facility on U.S. 84 injured one person. Chief Stanley Searcy II of Adams County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the accident at approximately 5:35 a.m. However, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating this incident. “A worker of the […] The post 2-vehicle wreck injures one person on U.S. 84 near prison appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
‘I feel God here’; Oldest Southern Baptist church on the coast celebrates 150th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - For 150 years, Handsboro Baptist Church has opened its doors to new, and long-time guests. Sunday marked the 150th-anniversary celebration. Members representing decades as early as the 50s sat in the Handsboro Baptist Church pews once again. “I love it, it is like coming home,” Patty...
Golden Triangle Dream Center hosts Kid’s Jam event in West Point
Www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-28 21:43:44. SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center hosted a Kid's Jam event in West Point, Mississippi, aimed at supporting local children and single-parent families. According to Founding Director John Almond, the event engaged neighborhood kids through backyard games and contests, emphasizing community love and support, especially for those without father figures. The initiative reflects the organization's commitment to fostering connections and offering a nurturing environment. The free event took place at the Mossy Oak Pavilion, encouraging family participation and reinforcing the message that the children are loved by their community and God.
Harness and Running Horse Races at The Neshoba County Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - Day three of the Neshoba County Fair welcomed Harness and Running Horse Races at the racetrack. Hundreds gathered in the stands and around the track to watch the harness and running horse races. From people who own horses to spectators, everyone was gathered to have a...
Hattiesburg Girl Scout donates fruit, vegetable garden to Lighthouse Rescue Mission
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Alaynna Patterson is a member of Girls Scouts Troop 3854. For her community service project, Patterson decided to donate a raised garden to the Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Hattiesburg. “You can really make impact on the people around here just by doing something small,” Patterson said....
Pass Christian Fire Department Has 2 Recruits Answer the Call
JACKSON (GG) — Firefighter Class 210 of the Mississippi State Fire Academy is making a difference and twenty-two (22) members will graduate from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson,MS. Caleb Counselman and Samuel Phillips of the...
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Stephani McClure
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’. This week we are spotlighting Stephani McClure. She is a wife, mother of two, church volunteer, a veterans advocate, even a nurse, and event planner at the Biloxi VA.
GoFundMe made for family of Southern University student found dead in Mississippi
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A GoFundMe was created for the family of a Southern University student whose body was found in Mississippi. Steven Harris was reported missing on Wednesday, July 17, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said his body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Three people were arrested in connection with his shooting death. One of the suspects in his shooting death was extradited to Mississippi.
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Kosciusko soccer registration set for August 12-13
Sign up for Kosciusko city league soccer is coming soon. Registration days are Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The league is also searching for coaches, referees, and sponsors. You can register at the Hugh Ellard Park office. For more information, call Pati...